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Philomena Cunk interviewed Brian Cox and how they both kept a straight face is some kind of magnificent

Philomena Cunk was back on our screens last night, and this time the creation of Diane Morgan and Charlie Brooker was examining the biggest topic of all – life.

And the intrepid reporter’s investigation took her to interview the great Professor Brian Cox, and it was 80 seconds of telly at its very best.

@bbc You'll never look at a mirror the same way again Watch #CunkOnLife on #iPlayer from 30 Dec at 9pm Pioneering documentary-maker Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) returns with her most ambitious quest to date; venturing right up the universe and everything, to find the definitive answer to the ultimate question – the meaning of life. #PhilomenaCunk #Cunk #DianeMorgan #BrianCox #QuantumPhysics #Science ♬ original sound – BBC

“Sorry, am I wasting your time?” … “Yeah”. Best response. lol.’
punditjee

‘This is… the best one I’ve ever seen. I’ve never seen Brian lose his energy or his smile. I’ve never seen the light drain from a man’s eyes like this.’
Ferus_Silovik

‘Quantum mcphysics ‘
RYZHKO

Just in case that’s tricky to watch, here it is again on Twitter.

They both deserve some kind of award for managing to keep a straight face through the whole of that.

Watch the whole programme on iPlayer here!

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Source BBC H/T @TheMutaD